How to access FG’s CALM Fund credit for CNG conversions, Solar systems

Amid rising energy costs and growing concerns over Nigeria’s dependence on petrol and unreliable electricity supply, the Federal Government has rolled out a new credit scheme designed to offer relief…

Amazon unveils new feature in Photos app to allow users shop directly from images

Amazon has introduced an AI-powered shopping feature in its Photos app, allowing users to find and purchase similar products on its retail platform by searching their photo library.  The post…

Crypto market loses $130 billion as Trump’s tariff plans take effect this week 

The cryptocurrency market experienced a sharp decline last week, shedding over $130 billion in market capitalization as investors braced for the impact of President Donald Trump’s upcoming tariffs. Dubbed “Liberation…

Dwindling Fortunes of the UK Economy: What does it mean for Nigeria, Nigerians and the Naira

This article provides an insight into the effect of the dwindling UK economy on Nigeria, providing facts and figures to explain the devastating impact. The post Dwindling Fortunes of the…

West African juntas impose 0.5% levy on imported goods from Nigeria, other ECOWAS nations 

Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have introduced a 0.5% levy on imported goods from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) member nations including Nigeria.   The post West…

Removing FCT from Treasury Single Account revived abandoned projects, accelerated development in Abuja – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has stated that removing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) from the Treasury Single Account (TSA) revived abandoned projects and accelerated infrastructure development in the nation’s capital.  The…

Enugu Governor pledges 24-hour services at 260 newly built primary health centres 

The Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah has pledged to ensure 24-hour services at the newly built 260 Type Two Primary Health Centres (PHCs) across the state to enhance healthcare…

Wema Bank’s profit rises 135%

The bank has proposed a dividend of N1.00 per share following its strong financial performance in 2024. The post Wema Bank’s profit rises 135% appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Food Crises, Instability Loom as Middle Belt Output Plummets over Unresolved Farmer-herder Clahes 

Peter Uzoho  The present hunger in Nigeria may worsen as acute food insecurity looms with agricultural production in the Middle Belt region of Benue, Nasarawa and Plateau have dwindled due…

Amid Excess Liquidity, Banks’ Borrowing from CBN Drops by 34% to N16.49trn

Kayode Tokede  Deposit money banks and merchant banks borrowing from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) dropped by 34 per cent to N16.49 trillion in March 2025 from N24.82trillion in…

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Wema Bank’s profit rises 135%